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AE52 CGX

2002 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,958 mi
Last recorded79,958 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Ka48,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 CGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,958 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre exhaust hanger weld broken. exhaust not insecure

engine sump badly corroded. weeping engine oil

o/s/r chassis member excessivly corroded but not within 30cm of body mountings. requires welding

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,498 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise some slight cracking evident on both rear tyres outer side wall to tread area

Pass 28 May 2010 68,962 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 May 2010 68,962 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,023 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 61,995 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,814 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 44,198 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,198 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AE52 CGX is a 2002 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 48,988 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 CGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE52 CGX registered?

AE52 CGX is a 2002 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 CGX safe to buy?

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